Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann campaigns across Delhi, expressing confidence in AAP's victory in the upcoming assembly polls. He highlights voter support for Arvind Kejriwal's fourth term. Meanwhile, TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha supports AAP candidate Atishi, emphasizing past achievements and cautioning against voting for BJP. Elections are on February 5, with results on February 8.

AMRITSAR: The controversy surrounding the attempted vandalism of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar continues to escalate, with a six-member panel formed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) visited the city on Sunday to probe the incident. The panel termed the act a ig conspiracy, hinting at the involvement of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The delegation was led by BJP's Rajya Sabha MP and former Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh, Brij Lal. After visiting the site of the damaged s

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged Delhi voters to choose education over violence, emphasizing AAP's focus on youth empowerment ahead of the February 5 assembly elections. He criticized the BJP for allegedly using public money for electoral gains and called on voters to support Arvind Kejriwal for a fourth term.

CHANDIGARH: The public debt of fund-starved Punjab Government is expected to reach Rs 3.53 lakh crore by March his year. This being the case, the state would raise Rs 6,628 crore loan in addition to the loans worth Rs 23,836.30 crore availed between April-November 2024 to meet the revenue and expenditure gap. Ahead of the state budget to be tabled next month, the government in its pre-budget meetings is contemplating as to how to arrange funds to fulfill its promise of providing Rs 1,000 per wom

New Delhi: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal reached the Election Commissions office here on Friday to furnish his reply to the poll body over its notice to him on his poison mixed in Yamuna water remark. Kejriwal was accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann. Before visiting the Election Commissions office, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to o

NEW DELHI: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal reached the Election Commission's office here on Friday to furnish his reply to the poll body over its notice to him on his poison mixed in Yamuna water remark. Kejriwal was accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann. Before visiting the Election Commission's office, Kejriwal told reporters that the language of second notice hints that the poll body has already decided their action. He alleged that the poll body is s

New Delhi: AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal will visit the Election Commission office here on Friday to furnish his reply to the poll body over its notice to him on his poison mixed in Yamuna water remark. Kejriwal, who will be accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, will visit the EC office at 11 am, the party said. Kejriwal on Thursday accused the EC and its chief election commissioner of indulging in politics over his statement and claimed that Yamuna w

New Delhi :Days ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, the AAP on Thursday claimed that the Election Commission (EC) officials and the Delhi police raided Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Manns Kapurthala House residence. The EC team reportedly conducted a raid for a search operation. However, they claimed that they were not allowed to enter the premises. The development comes after a complaint about alleged money distribution. The ECs flying squad was initially not allowed entry into the premises, bu

Dissatisfied with Arvind Kejriwal's response regarding allegations of the BJP-led Haryana government poisoning the Yamuna River, the Election Commission demands a detailed reply by Friday. Kejriwal challenges the claims about ammonia poisoning, accusing the Chief Election Commissioner of bias. Additionally, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann reports an EC raid at his residence amid accusations of cash distribution.

NEW DELHI: A high drama unfolded outside Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's residence in Delhi on Thursday as EC officials tried to conduct a search of the premises following allegation that money was being distributed from the property ahead of the February 5 assembly polls. Mann, who has been campaigning for AAP in Delhi, hit back at the Election Commission (EC) and the Delhi Police, accusing them of trying to defame Punjabis at the behest of the BJP. AAP leaders, including party supremo Ar

Aam Aadmi Party accuses Bharatiya Janata Party of misusing the Election Commission and Delhi Police to defame Punjabis by conducting an unwarranted raid at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Delhi residence. AAP calls out BJP for allegedly distributing money openly without repercussions.

Aam Aadmi Party claimed that the Election Commission officials searched Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Delhi residence. The search occurred after Delhi Police seized a private vehicle, bearing a Punjab government sticker, loaded with liquor, cash, and AAP's election materials near Punjab Bhawan.

Mann, who has been campaigning for AAP in the upcoming Delhi Elections, has been residing in Kapurthala House. Reports had surfaced that Delhi Police conducted a raid there for a search operation.

A Delhi Police team showed up Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's home in the city Thursday. Sources told NDTV this followed a complaint on the Election Commission's cVIGIL mobile app.

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday claimed that a team of the Election Commission officials reached Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Kapurthala House residence in Delhi for search. A team of the Election Commission (EC) officials was present at Mann's Kapurthala House to conduct a search at the premises, the AAP said in a statement. The development comes a day after a private vehicle bearing the Punjab government sticker and registration number of the state was seized by the Delhi P

Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa criticized Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, accusing him and the AAP of committing fraud. Bajwa claimed that Mann is only a figurehead and criticized both Arvind Kejriwal and Mann for dishonesty. Rahul Gandhi also accused both AAP and BJP of making false promises in Delhi.

NEW DELHI: Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in Delhi, as the city gears up for the upcoming Assembly Election. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is also set to hold a press conference about the elections. With the election date of February 5, 2025, fast approaching, political campaigns from various parties are in full swing. Today (January 29, 2025), Delhi will see several rallies with key figures like Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P. Nadda, Congress leader Rahul

NEW DELHI: A heated political battle erupted Tuesday over Arvind Kejriwal's claim of the Haryana government poisoning the Yamuna water, with the BJP saying he cannot be forgiven for his dangerous statement, while the AAP chief asserted he won't let the people of Delhi die due to the dirty, poisonous water. The AAP and the BJP also moved the Election Commission, with the saffron party seeking to bar Kejriwal from campaigning. The poll panel sought factual evidence from the AAP chief to substantia

Delhi CM Atishi and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met with the Election Commission to address the water crisis in Delhi caused by ammonia levels in the water from Haryana. Atishi accused the BJP-led Haryana government of water terrorism, and Arvind Kejriwal claimed the contaminated water could have poisoned Delhi residents.

Union minister Ramdas Athawale has demanded the resignation of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann over the vandalism of Baba Saheb Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party government of laxity in the matter and called for Mann to take moral responsibility. Athawale also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for threatening the constitution.

CHANDIGARH: A youth vandalized the statue of BR Ambedkar, located on Heritage Street, a few metres from Kotwali police station, on Sunday triggering a political slugfest in the state. Soon after the incident, people belonging to the Dalit community assembled on the spot and protested raising slogans against the police for failing to avert the incident. Deputy Commissioner of Police Jagjit Singh Walia and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishaljit Singh reached the spot and tried to pacif

Dalit bodies held massive protests in Amritsar on Monday against an attempt to vandalise a life-size statue of B.R. Ambedkar by a man on Republic Day, while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that exemplary punishment will be ensured in the matter. Police on Sunday arrested Akash Singh, a resident of Dharamkot in Punjab's Moga district, for allegedly attempting to damage the Ambedkar statue at the Town Hall on Heritage Street that leads to the Golden Temple. A video clip purportedly of

Earlier in the day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the attempt to damage Ambedkar's statue and said strict action would be taken in the matter

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced punitive measures against an individual who attempted to vandalize BR Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar. Mann stressed the importance of maintaining communal harmony and stated that the government is vigilant in curbing anti-social activities. He urged the public to support efforts in preserving peace and ensuring law and order in Punjab.

CHANDIGARH, Jan 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday condemned the attempt to damage a statue of B R Ambedkar in Amritsar, and said strict action will be taken in the matter. Police on Sunday arrested a man hailing from Moga district of Punjab, who allegedly attempted to damage the statue of Ambedkar at [] The post Punjab CM condemns attempt to vandalize Ambedkars statue in Amritsar appeared first on Northlines .

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday condemned the attempt to damage a statue of B R Ambedkar in Amritsar, and said strict action will be taken in the matter. Police on Sunday arrested a man hailing from Moga district of Punjab, who allegedly attempted to damage the statue of Ambedkar at the Town Hall on Heritage Street that leads to the Golden Temple. The Amritsar Police Commissionerate arrested the accused after registering an FIR. Mann, in a post on X, said the incident i

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann emphasised that the incident is highly condemnable and that severe punishment will be meted out to those responsible

CHANDIGARH, Jan 27: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday condemned the attempt to damage a statue of B R Ambedkar in Amritsar, and said strict action will be taken in the matter. Police on Sunday arrested a man hailing from Moga district of Punjab, who allegedly attempted to damage the statue of Ambedkar at the Town Hall on Heritage Street that leads to the Golden Temple. The Amritsar Police Commissionerate arrested the accused after registering an FIR. Mann, in [] The post Mann Condemn

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann condemned the attempt to damage a statue of B.R. Ambedkar in Amritsar and said strict action will be taken in the matter.

No one will be allowed to break communal harmony of Punjab: CM Mann on desecration of Ambedkar statue New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the desecration of Ambedkars statue in Amritsar and has assured strong action against the guilty. In a post on X on Monday, CM Mann said that no [] The post No one will be allowed to break communal harmony of Punjab: CM Mann on desecration of Ambedkar statue appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

AMRITSAR: The police arrested a man on Sunday for allegedly trying to damage a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar located at Town Hall on Heritage Street, which leads to the Golden Temple, officials said. The Amritsar police registered a case against the accused and took him into custody. Further investigation into the incident is ongoing, police confirmed. A video of the event, which went viral on social media, shows the man climbing the statue using a long steel ladder. He was holding a hammer and ap

Dueto the apathetic attitude of the Central government, the hands that feed the country have to resort to hunger strike to get their demands fulfilled, CM Bhagwant Mann said in his Republic Day address

NEW DELHI: The tricolour was unfurled and parades showcasing India's rich diversity were held across the country on the 76th Republic Day on Sunday as states listed their achievements and outlined development agenda. In a major announcement, Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said the state will provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment opportunities for the youth by the end of this year. The Bihar government will provide 12 lakh government jobs and create 34 lakh employment o

CHANDIGARH: Slamming the Union Government for its step-motherly treatment towards Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the Centre should accept the farmers' demands. He added that the government's apathetic attitude has forced farmers to agitate even on Republic Day. The tractor which is king of the fields, has to ply on roads towards Delhi instead of producing food grains due to the callous attitude of the Union government, he added. Addressing the gathering after unfurling the national tr

The Shiromani Akali Dal criticises the Aam Aadmi Party following Punjab's last-place ranking in the National Fiscal Health Index 2025. They demand accountability from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and finance minister Harpal Cheema, alleging misuse of public funds and fiscal mismanagement, and calling for high-level investigations.

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) today alleged that the National Fiscal Health Index 2025 which had ranked Punjab last among the 18 major states in the country was a true reflection of the performance of chief minister Bhagwant Mann as well as depiction of the manner in which he had ruined the financial health of the State. Expressing shock at the latest findings of the Niti Aayog, senior SAD leaders Bikram Singh Majithia and Dr Daljit Singh Cheema said, chief minister Bhagwant Mann had

CHANDIGARH: Ahead of the Republic Day celebrations a red alert has been sounded by the Punjab Police in the state as more than 15,000 police personnel have been deployed across the state over see the law and order. Sources said that this year the heightened security arrangements have been made because of a series of recent blasts on police installations by the pro-Khalistan elements. The farmer unions have also given a call for tractor march on January 26. Special DGP (Law and Order), Punjab, Ar

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday accused the BJP-led Central government and the Delhi police of conspiring to kill party supremo Arvind Kejriwal through a calculated effort to undermine his safety and urged the Election Commission to restore his security cover accorded by the Punjab police. The Opposition BJP, however, trashed the allegations as a political stunt and a false flag operation to cover up the diminishing popularity and governance failures of the AAP. Swiftly countering the c

CHANDIGARH: While around 300 leaders from the Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are campaigning for party candidates in Delhi, the Punjab Congress is not far behind, having mobilised around 250 leaders from the state. They are attacking the AAP for its misgovernance and unfulfilled promises, including the pledge to provide Rs 1,000 per month to women. The list of state Congress leaders canvassing in the national capital since January 18 includes Punjab Congress President and Ludhiana MP Amrinder Sing

CHANDIGARH: Every day around 8,000 to 10,000 Registration Certificates (RCs) and Driving Licenses (DLs) are issued across Punjab. However, for the last few months, the smart cards of the RCs and DLs have not been issued to the vehicle owners and more than 2.5 lakh motorists are awaiting the same. Sources said that last year, the private company M/S Smart Chip Private Limited which was printing the smart cards of RCs and DLs gave a notice to the state government. It had left the project in Octobe

CHANDIGARH: Ahead of the Republic Day function, pro-Khalistani graffiti, slogans and flag were found on the walls of the Nehru Stadium in Faridkot where Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was to unfurl the national flag on January 26. Following this, CM Mann will instead hoist the tricolour at a function in Mohali (SAS Nagar). Sources said that CM Mann was scheduled to preside over the Republic Day celebrations in Faridkot. But on Thursday morning, when the pro-Khalistani graffiti, slogans and

Ahead of Republic Day, pro-Khalistan graffiti and a Khalistan flag were found near Nehru Stadium in Faridkot. Despite heavy security for Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's visit, the graffiti appeared. An announcement shifted the event schedule with Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to preside. Police have registered a case and investigations are ongoing.

NEW DELHI, Jan 22 : BJP MP Parvesh Verma on Wednesday said he will file Rs 100 crore defamation suits against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for levelling false allegations against him. Verma issued legal notices to both AAP leaders later in the evening and demanded an unconditional apology within 48 hours. The notice charged Kejriwal and Mann for allegedly defaming Verma with false misleading statements baseless tweets/re-tweets dated 21.1.2025 with distorti

BJP MP Parvesh Verma announces defamation suits worth Rs 100 crore against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for alleged baseless accusations. Verma plans to use the funds for development if he wins. He denies claims of labeling Punjabis as a national threat and accuses AAP of influencing voters with illicit means.

BJP MP Parvesh Verma has filed a Rs 100-crore defamation case against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing them of levelling false allegations against him. Verma, who is contesting the February 5 assembly polls against Kejriwal, said he would use the money for development work in his New Delhi constituency if he wins the case. He alleged that Kejriwal has been resorting to lies out of frustration over his party's imminent defeat and has insulted Hindu sen

BJP MP Parvesh Verma has filed a Rs 100-crore defamation lawsuit against AAP's Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over allegedly false claims. Verma plans to use any awarded funds for New Delhi constituency development. He accuses AAP of voter influence through illicit means, while Kejriwal condemns Verma's remarks on Punjabis, demanding an apology.

AAP criticizes BJP leader Parvesh Verma's remarks about Punjab vehicles in Delhi, calling it an insult to Punjabis' legacy and sacrifices. Arvind Kejriwal demands an apology, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann supports the criticism, emphasizing the patriotism of Punjabis amid a heated election campaign.

CHANDIGARH: AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang on Wednesday lashed out at Delhi BJP leader Parvesh Verma for his remarks that 'thousands of Punjab registration vehicles are roaming around' in the national capital. He said that it reflects BJP's 'mentality' towards Punjabis. Strongly condemning the remarks, the Anandpur Sahib MP asked Verma to seek an apology for 'insulting' the people of Punjab. Verma had said in Delhi on Tuesday that, Thousands of vehicles with Punjab registration plates are roaming a

BJPs balloon deflating, says Punjab CM at Delhi roadshows New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday conducted roadshows in support of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates in Shakur Basti, Tri Nagar, and Mangolpuri for the Delhi Assembly elections. He appealed to people to vote for AAP. Mann first held a [] The post BJPs balloon deflating, says Punjab CM at Delhi roadshows appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Atishi, contesting from Kalkaji, promises monthly financial aid for women and free medical treatment for senior citizens under AAP's re-elected govt. She challenges BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri to show a state with 24-hour free electricity. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann campaigns in Delhi, urging votes for AAP, emphasizing unity and practical issues like education and healthcare.

CHANDIGARH: The cinemas and multiplexes across Punjab on Friday were forced to cancel the screening of Kangana Ranaut-starrer Emergency following protests by various Sikh organization and farmers' bodies. Kangana plays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film. The films release was earlier delayed after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) sought several cuts in the movie after Sikh groups raised concerns over the portrayal of the community. On Thursday, SGPC had dem

New Delhi, Jan 17: Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut on Friday said the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committees (SGPC) demand for a ban on Emergency and the films restricted screenings in parts of Punjab is a complete harassment of art and the artist. On Thursday, SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding a ban on the movie, which released across the country on Friday. Many cinemas in Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Bathinda did not screen Emergency []

The individual associated with the SGPC said that the Punjab government will be responsible in case the law and order is disturbed since they have already written to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann but there was no response.

CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Thursday wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann demanding that the screening of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency be banned in Punjab, a day before the movie is scheduled for release. The SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami in a letter to CM Mann said that the movie was a calculated attempt to distort history and harm Sikh sentiments. He warned that releasing it could provoke outrage within the Sikh community. It has come to our n

CHANDIGARH: With Delhi's elections scheduled for February 5, the Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leadership has fully mobilised. Around 300 party leaders, including state cabinet ministers, MLAs, chairpersons of boards and corporations, newly elected councillors, volunteers, and workers from Punjab, have been assigned campaign duties across Delhi. They will be working at the ward level for the high-stakes poll battle. They will highlight the initiatives taken by the AAP-led government in Punjab ove

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says drug problem impacting States socio-economic balance

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has asked for Rs 600 crore from Union Home Minister Amit Shah to establish special NDPS courts to expedite drug cases. He highlighted the state's need for these funds over ten years. Mann also sought assistance for the state's anti-narcotics task force and other measures to combat drug trafficking and related issues.

CHANDIGARH: The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), which led the 2020-21 farmers' protest, today issued a call for unity at its Mahapanchayat in Moga. It urged all farmers' unions across the country, particularly in Punjab, to unite on a single platform to challenge the central government. Their fight centres on demands for a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, debt waivers, and other key issues. On Republic Day (January 26) tractor march will be taken out across Punjab and on Jan

CHANDIGARH: After 41 years, the post of Adviser to the Chandigarh Administrator was abolished by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and re-designated as Chief Secretary, causing a political uproar in Punjab. The ministry issued the notification on Tuesday. All political parties Aam Aadmi Party, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal except the BJP opposed the Centres move, saying Chandigarh was the capital of Punjab and the right of that state over the Union Territory was being systematically and pu

The SAD also asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to approach the Prime Minister Modi immediately and to ask him to take the necessary steps to save the life of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

CHANDIGARH: Tarsem Singh, father of jailed pro-Khalistan activist and MP from Khadoor Sahib Amritpal Singh was detained and allegedly placed under 'house arrest' in Jallupur Khera village of Amritsar by Punjab Police. The move was taken to prevent Tarsem Singh from taking part in the Quomi Insaaf Morcha in Mohali. In a video message, Waris Punjab De chief Tarsem Singh and independent Member of Parliament Amritpal Singh condemned the state police action and targeted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant

CHANDIGARH: As farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewals fast-upto-death entered the 39th day, he appealed to farmers to reach the Khanauri border (Punjab-Haryana border) in large numbers on Saturday to attend the Kisan Mahapanchayat to strengthen the fight seeking a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. On the other hand, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) which spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers protest has called a national-level kisan mahapanchayat at Tohana in Fatehabad on Janu

CHANDIGARH: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is implementing 37 projects, spanning a total length of 1,344 kilometres in Punjab, with an estimated cost exceeding Rs 50,000 crore. However, it is yet to acquire possession of 103 kilometres of land required to complete 15 highway projects covering 604 kilometres in the state. The primary project facing delays is the flagship Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway, which has been stalled due to protests by farmers. Sources revealed that the

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Several top dignitaries paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a prayer meet organised in his memory at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj here. Among the top leaders who attended the prayer meeting (Kirtan and Antim Ardas) included Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Former SGPC pre

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday claimed that the Centre was trying toring back the now-repealed farm laws, referring to the newly announced draft of the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing. The AAP-led Punjab government has termed the newly announced draft policy as an attempt to reintroduce the three central agricultural laws passed in 2020 hrough backdoor. After a yearlong protest by farmers, the Centre had repealed the laws. Speaking to reporters

CHANDIGARH: Former Punjab BSP President Jasvir Singh Garhi, along with his supporters, has joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann welcomed him into the party, assuring AAPs dedication to social justice and inclusive governance. Along with Garhi, former General Secretary of BSP Punjab, Dr Jaspreet Singh, also joined the AAP. The occasion was marked by the presence of MLAs Kulwant Singh Pandori and Sukhwinder Sukhi. Welcoming Garhi, CM Bhagwant Mann said, The Aam Aad

BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh claims a split within the Aam Aadmi Party with factions led by Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi, Sanjay Singh, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. He accuses the Kejriwal-led government of corruption in the liquor sector. The Delhi government's Women and Child Development department denies the existence of the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana' scheme.

Farmers led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday urged the Centre to give up its stubbornness and hold talks with farmers who are protesting at the state's border over various issues , including a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. Farmers led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forc

CHANDIGARH: The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) performed poorly in the civic body elections held on Saturday, having secured clear-cut majority in only one corporation out of five. AAP won Patiala Municipal Corporation, emerged as the single largest party in Ludhiana and Jalandhar municipal corporations, but fell short of the majority mark in Amritsar and Phagwara municipal corporations. Congress won Amritsar Municipal Corporation and emerged as the single largest party in Phagwara. AAP won 26 out

A multi-story under-construction building crumbled in Mohali, Punjab, prompting a swift response from NDRF and rescue teams. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann expressed grief and assured action against those responsible. A 22-year-old woman was rescued and hospitalized. Officials are working to determine the number of people present during the collapse, with rescue operations continuing.

Chandigarh: Polling for election to five municipal corporations and 44 municipal councils and nagar panchayats are underway in Punjab, officials said on Saturday.The polling began at 7 am amid tight security arrangements and will continue till 4 pm, they added. #WATCH | Punjab | Voting underway in Bathinda for the Municipal Corporation Elections 2024 pic.twitter.com/wLaR4aPS2j ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2024 The votes will be counted at the polling stations itself after the completion of the polli

CHANDIGARH: With the Municipal Corporation elections scheduled for December 21, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann campaigned for AAP candidates in Amritsar and Jalandhar today, holding roadshows in both cities. He urged voters to elect an AAP mayor to ensure rapid development stating that with the party in power in the state, the city would progress at double the pace. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a road show in Jalandhar with party leaders and workers, appealing to people to ensure the v

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann should own moral responsibility for the worsening law and order and resign as Home Minister immediately

CHANDIGARH: As 70-year-old farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal enters the 21st day of his hunger strike, medical experts recommend immediate hospitalization. Politicians from across party lines who are anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are flocking to visit him and enquire about his health to take emotional advantage from this issue. Among those who visited him today were Punjab Congress President and Member of Parliament Amarinder Raja Warring, AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang, and several other pol

Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat on Sunday expressed concern over the ongoing farmers' protests, describing the situation in the country as emergency-like and urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take concrete action rather than just giving speeches. Phogat, a former wrestler turned politician, visited protesting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri Border, to show his support for the farmers' cause. #WATCH | At the Khanauri border, Congres

CHANDIGARH: Nearly 1.30 lakh trees and plants are likely to be felled for the construction of the proposed 150-km-long Malwa Canal, a flagship project of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This canal is touted as the first to be built in Punjab post-Independence. The canal is proposed to be constructed on the left bank of the Rajasthan Feeder Canal, land that officially belongs to the Rajasthan Government. Estimated to cost Rs 2,300 crore, the 12-foot-deep canal will originate from the Harike

The Union Cabinet has approved two bills , including a constitutional amendment, to implement the 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE), aimed at synchronising Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. This paves the way for the BJP's push for sweeping electoral reforma core pledge since it came to power in 2014. However, the proposal has faced consistent backlash from opposition parties , who argue that it undermines democracy and violates the Constitution's basic structure. Two draft legislations, i

NEW DELHI: Opposition parties raised concerns on Thursday over bills cleared by the government for holding simultaneous elections and said larger consultations are required while ruling NDA leaders asserted the burden on the exchequer will be lessened. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election', and sources said the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing Winter session. Opposition MPs questioned if the country is logistically rea

CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Wednesday condemned the attack on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple and alleged that law and order has broken down in Punjab. They questioned security lapses in the temple and demanded a high court-monitored probe. A man, identified as Narayan Singh Chaura, opened fire at Badal while he was performing the duty of sewadar but missed the target as he was overpowered. SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia said the murderous attack was aimed at finishin

CHANDIGARH: Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Narain Singh Chaura told his wife he was attending an anniversary at the Golden Temple before leaving for Amritsar where he attempted to kill Shiromani Akali Dal President and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal. After Chaura was arrested in Amritsar, his wife Jasmeet Kaur remained calm as police carried out a search at their house. My husband got up early today and left the house around 5.45 am. He told me he had to attend a d

Chandigarh: Prompt action by an alert Punjab Police ASI on Wednesday helped thwart a 'murderous' bid on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Jasbir Singh, who was standing close to Sukhbir Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in plainclothes, swung into action the moment he sensed a threat to the senior Akali leader. Television footage showed Narain Singh Chaura, a former terrorist, slowly moving towards Sukhbir

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was shot at while performing 'sewa' outside the Golden Temple on Wednesday morning. Mann directed the police to thoroughly investigate the incident and praised the swift action of the Punjab Police for quickly apprehending the attacker. The assailant, identified as Narain Singh Chaura from Dera Baba Nanak, missed Badal, who was seated in a wheelch

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal near the Golden Temple. Badal was unharmed thanks to the swift action of police who apprehended the shooter, Narain Singh Chaura. Badal was performing 'sewa' as part of a penance for his party's past actions when the incident occurred.

Opposition leaders criticized the AAP government in Punjab for a security failure at the Golden Temple where a man fired at SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal. BJP, SAD, and Congress leaders condemned the incident, calling for a judicial enquiry and highlighting the deteriorating law and order situation, with demands for accountability and strict punishment for the attacker.

A man attempted to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. The incident occurred while Badal and other SAD leaders were serving as 'sewadars' under the 'tankhah' (religious punishment) pronounced by the Akal Takht on December 2. Badal, seated in a wheelchair performing 'seva', escaped unhurt as the bullet struck a nearby wall. The assailant, identified as Narain Singh, was arrested after being overpowered by bystanrders outsid

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